Multiple choice

Who is the ex-officio chairman of the Planning Commission of India?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Cabinet Minister

  4. State Minister
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Explanation

The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio chairman of the Planning Commission by convention. This is because the Planning Commission was the chief executive body responsible for formulating India's Five-Year Plans, and the PM's position ensures coordination between planning and execution. The President is the constitutional head but not involved in day-to-day planning functions.

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